Hi I have a question

[Yo0910]

I'm new to this site, I have a question. I currently have a 2003 Ford Explorer 196k mileage. The timing chain went out. I might be purchasing a another explorer 2007-2010 just wanted to know the pros and cons? And does does model have a rear timing chain?

 

[Tech By Trade]

If its got a 4.0sohc it has that wonderful ford timing chain design in it.

 

[Yo0910]

If its got a 4.0sohc it has that wonderful ford timing chain design in it.

So it's pretty much the same? Timing chain in the front and back?

 

[Tech By Trade]

Same engine. Any 4.0sohc from a mustang, ranger, explorer, sport trac, and land rover can be interchanged with each other. Any year will work. different plastic on top, other than that they are the same ****ty design.

 

[Yo0910]

Same engine. Any 4.0sohc from a mustang, ranger, explorer, sport trac, and land rover can be interchanged with each other. Any year will work. different plastic on top, other than that they are the same ****ty design.

That sucks, I don't mind any of the explorer engine it's just the timing chain, paid $1,200 to replace the back chain now the front chain gave way, would of thought Ford changed it up alil bit

 

[Tech By Trade]

Sure is, but the good thing is with it being in so many models, you can get a drop in from a wreckers for a decent price. There are lots of them around. I'm truly surprised no aftermarket companies have an offering of a metal guide for these yet. It would truly make the engine bullet proof, as it is the guides that cause the problem.

 

[Yo0910]

Sure is, but the good thing is with it being in so many models, you can get a drop in from a wreckers for a decent price. There are lots of them around. I'm truly surprised no aftermarket companies have an offering of a metal guide for these yet. It would truly make the engine bullet proof, as it is the guides that cause the problem.

Yeah I agree, with my 03 explorer it would rattle when starting, so it finally gave way. Trying to find a new engine but it's actually hard to find them. Every place I call same answer "We don't have a good one" shows you how crappy the timing chain is. Was hoping to avoid that (plus back chain) with the new model. I even heard the 2011-2013 hard even worse